Film Wins Audience Award, Then Faces Setback Despite winning the coveted Audience Award at Sundance, Twinless was pulled due to leaks that revealed major plot details and sexual scenes.
Copyright Infringements Spark Digital Removal The leak, including Twinless sex scenes, was caused by copyright issues on social media platforms. Sundance took action, removing the film from its online platform.
Ticket Holders Will Get Vouchers for Other Films Sundance offered vouchers to Twinless ticket holders, allowing them to watch other films from the festival due to the digital removal.
Director James Sweeney Takes It in Stride Director James Sweeney remained positive about the situation, stating that at least audiences enjoyed the pirated content.
Leaked Content Fueled by Passionate Fanbases Fans of Dylan O’Brien and Twinless’s plot helped spread the leaks across social media. The passionate fan base played a huge role in the digital distribution.
A Critical Hit, But Facing Distribution Challenges Twinless has been praised for its unique narrative and performances, especially by Dylan O’Brien. Yet, the film is still seeking a distributor post-festival.
Sundance Streaming Popular, But Vulnerable to Leaks Sundance's streaming service, launched during COVID, remains popular but faces challenges, including piracy risks that threaten digital film releases.